Time

Many employers are moving to a four-day working week and finding that the quality of work and hourly productivity increases. With work intensifying and declining public services putting more burden on workers from a ‘second shift’ looking after young, sick, disabled or old family members, it is time for the next step to reduce the working week. We want a 4-day working week with a proportionate reduction in the working week without loss of pay, with pro-rata changes for those working part time or compressed hours.

• TfGM staff vote for action and the first strikes are called
  TfGM staff in both UNISON and Unite have voted for industrial action. The first strike days have been announced.
• TfGM unions ballot members for action over pay
  UNISON and Unite, the unions at Transport for Greater Manchester, are both balloting members on industrial action in a dispute over the April 2025 pay claim. Details of the claim and much more can be found on stopthedrop.uk. Ballot papers are being posted out to Unite members on 10 September 2025 and to UNISON members… Read more: TfGM unions ballot members for action over pay
• Why a four-day week?
  Read more about what a four-day week would mean and the case for it.
• 2025 pay claim submitted
  Key points in the claim include an increase to all pay points of 5% plus inflation, a reduction in hours without loss of pay to enable a four-day week, and improvements to staff travel.
• Get ballot-ready!
  Union members voted by a large majority to reject the pay offer and that they were prepared to take sustained action in pursuit of a better offer. The latest Stop the Drop flier explains what you need to do now, whether you are a member or not. Click the image to read more.
• 2024 pay offer REJECTED
  Union members rejected the pay offer by a large majority. Preparations for statutory industrial action ballots have begun.
• A shorter working week would offset the loss of wellbeing time
  A Project Manager explains the importance of time off when caring for loved ones and dealing with bereavement.
• 37 hours is too long
  A new starter at TfGM, who has chosen to remain anonymous, describes the impact of a 37-hour week on them.
• Paternity leave no better than at Wetherspoons
  Assistant Project Manager Recardo Nguty explains how his paternity leave at TfGM was identical to his experience at Wetherspoons.